🇺🇸 TX, United States · #143 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Austin

5.1% below the United States average

Ranked #143 of 538 cities · More expensive than 73.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Austin

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 2,118/mo USD 1,368/mo 35%
3-Bedroom USD 3,938/mo USD 2,639/mo 35%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.1% Average
Rent
+3.6% Average
Groceries
-8.8% Affordable
Restaurants
-2.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+16.9% Strong

Living in Austin: What to Expect

Austin is average by global standards (ranked #143 of 538 cities). It is 5.1% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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